 |
||||
|
|
||||
Classical OsteopathyOsteopathic Medicine is a system of diagnosing and treating the whole person by working on the bony, muscular, nervous, emotional, immune and circulatory systems. It is based on the principle that problems in any one system can upset the body's delicate physiological balance overall. This disruption leads in turn to discomfort, dysfunction and disease. |
||||
|
Diagnosis is initiated on your first visit; a full case history will be taken and you will be given an examination. You may be asked to remove some of your clothing and to perform various movements. By carefully palpating and feeling what happens, areas of poor function and points of excessive strain or weakness will be identified within the body. Treatment involves guiding the body by hand back to a healthier condition. Treatment will seek to work together with the patient addressing all the systems above as well as other aspects of their situation as required. Easing structural tension will release stress throughout the body as well as the mind. This means that patients will usually find that they are able to enjoy some spin-off with other health issues because of treatment for what appeared to be a simple structural problem. Treatment usually consists of a combination of soft-tissue releasing techniques, and some specific adjustments affecting joints and soft-tissues (muscles, tendons and ligaments). Advice can also be given on self-help treatments and lifestyle changes. Exercises and other homework will also usually be suggested to patients. Having overcome a specific acute problem, continuing osteopathic care is an important way of ensuring full health. Rather like visiting the dentist, a routine couple of visits per year should be considered for all of us. In specific instances, this will be more frequent if needed to address an on-going situation. Osteopathy is not a cure for severe osteoporosis, broken bones, or cancer. All patients can receive help, however, with symptoms such as pain, tension, poor general health and bad posture. People with inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, are best treated during their periods of remission. HIGH VELOCITY THRUST is a swift but careful and painless adjustment of a joint that may produce a click and is used to un-block joints, relax muscles and relieve pain. MUSCLE-ENERGY TECHNIQUES are useful for patients with sports injuries or post-operatively. They encourage muscles to return to a normal tension and heal quickly and with the minimum of scar tissue. Gentle traction techniques also help me to free adhesions in conditions such as frozen shoulder or pelvic strain from pregnancy. EXERCISE and lifestyle, diet and general naturopathic or vitamin guidance is also offered by way of "homework" for a patient. Practical counselling and advice is also available. Comparitive information concerning Chiropractors and Physiotherapists may be found through the following link Other Disciplines: |
||||
| 19 Cliveden Place • Sloane Square • London • SW1W 8HD |
||||
| Tel:
(020) 7730 8899. .....Mobile: 07798
531 841..... Fax: (020) 7730 1818 |
||||
